/əˈfliktid/
The children were afflicted by a terrible disease.
子供たちはひどい病気で苦しんだ。
The people were afflicted by poverty and hunger.
人々は貧困と飢餓に悩まされた。
/əˈfliktid/
He is afflicted by a serious illness.
彼は深刻な病気に苦しんでいます。
The family was afflicted by poverty.
家族は貧困に苦しみました。
She is afflicted by grief.
彼女は悲しみに暮れています。